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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.88, 833.66 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.88, 833.66 and 364.52 is: 546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.88 : 833.66 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.88/833.66 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.88x = 833.66 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.88x = 303,885.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,885.74/555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.68

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